Tag: CCM
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Architectural Sustainability Strategy
Back in 2021, the landscape for environmental considerations was shifting and finally the government in New Zealand was starting to take notice. Many regulations were finally being updated and the reality of the effects of our industry was being more widely understood. As many of former my colleagues can attest, I have been quietly promoting,…
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Te Omanga Hospice – a heartwarming community building
I know, like children, perhaps we shouldn’t have favourites when it comes to the buildings we have designed? Not such an issue for me with an only child! But in terms of buildings this architectural project has always been closest to my heart. Located just a cycle away from where I live, the work of…
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Te Nikau – A hospital for all
On the sunny west coast of the South Island in New Zealand, lies a small sleepy town called Greymouth. Many of you may have passed it on your way from the spectacular sights of water spraying the layered rocks in Punakakaiki down to the fast-receding ice on the Glaciers of Fox and Franz Joseph. Perhaps…
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Te Papaioea – a new health facility underway
I have worked on projects in the health sector for a long time, but this was the first time a mental health facility had crossed my desk. A hugely important and very complex project for the community of Palmerston North (Te Papaioea). I began working on the revised concept in 2020 together with my colleagues…
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Otago – Colour in the School of Music
University projects are exciting in that you can think back to the time you were in secondary or tertiary education and the hopes and dreams that were completely unfettered by commercial realities, that allowed your mind to be opened by the pure possibility of life ahead. Architecture and music have many creative synergies and being…
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Retail Retrofit – A canvas for beautiful objects
I couldn’t imagine where to start when displaying all the stock that this local Wellington lighting and furniture boutique had to offer. Thankfully our task was to retrofit their existing tired interior, and create more display space in the basement downstairs, and let the talented retail staff arrange the space to suit their needs. On…
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Navigating District Planning Process
During my architectural career, I have been fortunate to have been able to focus at the design end of projects for much of my work. This has meant being able to be really involved in the creative process, from business case, site selection and working out all the constraints of the local District and Regional…